demean

Definition of Demean in English :

reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

Example Sentences:
'She tends to put down younger women colleagues'
'His critics took him down after the lecture'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Demean

verb

(transitive)

to lower (oneself) in dignity, status, or character; humble; debase

verb

(transitive) rare

to behave or conduct (oneself) in a specified way

verb transitive

to lower in status or character; degrade; humble

to demean oneself by taking a bribe

verb transitive

to behave, conduct, or comport (oneself)

tr.v. de·meaned, de·mean·ing, de·means

To conduct or behave (oneself) in a particular manner: demeaned themselves well in class.

tr.v. de·meaned, de·mean·ing, de·means

To lower in status or character; degrade or humble: professionals who feel demeaned by unskilled work. See Synonyms at debase.